All dogs, just like us people, have quirks and issues, and our Charlie is not the exception. Early on, we figured out that Charlie disliked having his paws handled so we try to handle his paws, gently, every single day. Some pet parents would say to let it be, but if the time comes when…
Author: Marcela
I am a dog trainer located in Annapolis, MD and I offer the following: Private Behavior and Training Classes, Seminars, Single Behavior Modification Sessions, and Speaking Engagements Opportunities. Also Group Classes til 10/31/24.
Enjoy Your Labor Day 2021
My pack is planning to do what we’ve been doing for a while, enjoy our staycation, so there! Abby got a shot for allergies yesterday, yes my girl has allergies, so that’s just another reason or excuse, however you want to look at it, to stay at home. Anyway, whether you are traveling to visit…
What Is The Best Toothbrush For My Dog?
Let me start by saying that if you don’t brush your dog’s teeth he could have periodontal disease and plaque that could lead to painful tooth loss. At the beginning, I bought a toothbrush made for dogs, but as time went by I realized that I needed to look at my dog’s mouth size, her…
Revisiting Roxie A Cutie Yorkie
Roxie stayed with us for a bit of time, and based on what I wrote in my post about her before this is what I noticed: Hypoallergenic coat – I think so because she did not seem to shed much. Protective, active, loving attention and perfect for grown ups – 100% true. Excellent tiny guard…
Do You Speak Dog?
I believe that all pet parents speak dog-some are quite fluent while others are just learning-even if you think otherwise. Once we have lived with a dog for a while, we figure out her likes, dislikes, and quirks. In the above picture, all of them are in the traveling mode. Easy to see and figure…
Roxie A Cute Yorkie
The above cutie pie is Roxie, a Yorkshire Terrier often shortened as Yorkie, who is vacationing with us so I decided to highlight a few of her breed’s traits: A Yorkie’s coat is said to be hypoallergenic Very protective, active, and loving attention makes a Yorkie a great companion for an adult person This breed…
Abby And Hot Weather Safety Tips
Hot weather seems to affect Abby more than Charlie: Abby is able to walk without any problem as long as we walk very early in the morning She seems to get tired faster during Summer than Winter Because Abby is a Beagle Bulldog mix, BeaBull, she makes a funny noise with her nose when she…
Limit Exercise For Your Dog On Hot Days
Although I love to walk, and I recommend it to all pet parents, when the weather is hot and humid-you will not believe what I am about to recommend-do not walk outdoors. There I said it! Yes, it goes against all that I believe in, but I want to make sure that you and your…
Charlie’s Weekend Outing
Is your dog a perfect dog?
Charlie’s Progress – Part V
I got tired of typing that long, Charlie’s Behavior Rehabilitation And Training title, so I went with the shorter version, Charlie’s Progress. Hope you don’t mind. Anyway, today Remy came to vacation with us for a few days and I’ll be honest when I say that he is the most gentle dog we’ve ever had….
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